Currywurst with wine?!?

'Hey, Frieda, you're German, right? Can you cook me currywurst? I've never had it before, but everyone who has tried it says it's a trip to heaven.' With these words, big eyes, and a smile on his lips, Matias asked me for this favor. He has German grandparents and has both a Chilean and German passport, but has never been to Europe. Also, his birthday is on German Unity Day. How could I refuse?! So we made a deal. He brought a special Chilean wine to the '3-star menu' that should definitely be tried.

Now, I had never made currywurst sauce before and was a bit surprised by what's in it. Did you know that you reduce cola and add applesauce to it?! The other main ingredient is ketchup. Sounds a bit gross, but if the 'head chef' says so... Another problem: it's about the sausage. Here in Chile, we usually eat 'salchicha', a red, slightly spicier variant in various versions. But since Valdivia was once a German colony, there is a special supermarket that houses many German products. And indeed, I found 'weißwurst', 'bratwurst', and even 'Wiener' sausages there. At 8.60 euros per pack, it wasn't exactly cheap, but a promise is a promise.

And I have to say, it was worth the price. The sausage (unfortunately only from the pan) and the sauce actually tasted authentic, just like in Germany. I also conjured up oven potatoes, which are almost like fries. Matias brought a 'Carménere' with the name 'Don Matias'. Of course, what else ;D. Did you know that 'Don' is an abbreviation for 'De Origin Noble'? This is comparable to our noble title 'Von'.

Anyway, it was a very fun, tasty evening and a lot of cultural exchange. Alongside Rammstein, traditional Chilean dance music was also playing, and I even learned a few dance steps. Maybe next time we'll cook Chilean, I just hope I don't have to wear a dirndl ;). In any case, Matias was very enthusiastic about the currywurst and thanked me warmly.

Frieda (8.Oct)